Splendors of Kerala

Splendors of Kerala (8 Nights)- Overview

Kerala is far more than just the Southern most part of the country. It is blessed with exquisite beauty and diversity. Thus, the name God’sOwn Country has been rightfully attributed to Kerala for ts beauty and diversity. People from all around the world come to Kerala to experience the diversity at its best natural form. Splendors of Kerala package has been designed to introduce the visitors of Kerala to this diversity. The package offers 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thakkady, 1 night in Kumarakom, 2 nights in Kovalam and 2 nights in Kochi. The Tea Gardens the hills, waterfalls of Munnar, backwaters of Kumarakom offer a relishing and chilling experience for people wishing to rejuvenate themselves. Experience the touch of Dutch, British and Portuguese colonial times in the buildings and streets of Kochi. On the other hand, light house and beaches of Kovalam attract tourists for its unique splendid beauty. While you explore places, be assured of well behaved and hospitable locals. Enjoy a splendid time via Splendors of Kerala package!

Additional Inclusions

Pickup

Houseboat

BeachVisit

Private Car

Sightseeing

Plantation

Splendors of Kerala (8 Nights)- Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi Airport to Munnar

When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Room 3 Star A/C Room

Style Royal Mountain View Suite

Day 2

Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can opt for activities like boating and horse riding. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm is a little ahead of Mattupetty lake is famous for around 100 varieties of cattle. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.

Room 3 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Royal Mountain View Suite

Day 3

Munnar to Thekkady

After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km and is well known for its wild life and scenic beauty. In You can opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer, barking deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.

Room 3 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Deluxe room

Day 4

Thekkady to Kumarakom (Houseboat)

After breakfast checkout from the resort in Thekkady and proceed to Kumarakom. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out for an awesome overnight backwater cruise in a traditional Kerala houseboat. While cruising in the houseboat look out for local inhabitants making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in Kerala country side.All meals will be served on board. Overnight Stay in the houseboat.

Room Deluxe Houseboat

Meals All Meals

Style Deluxe

Day 5

Kumarakom (Houseboat) to Kovalam

After breakfast, checkout from Kumarakom Houseboat and proceed to Kovalam. Arrival and transfer to beach resort in Kovalam. Relax in the resort and in evening visit the famous Kovalam beach, light house beach etc. Kovalam Beach was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. There are three beaches at Kovalam, separated by outcrops jutting out to the sea. The larger one is called Light House Beach for its 30 meter high light house. The second largest one is Hawah Beach. Once you reach Kovalam check in to the hotel. Relax in the hotel for the rest of the day. After settling down set out on sightseeing in Kovalam. Enjoy the sun setting in Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at the resort.

Room 4 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Heritage Premium

Day 6

Kovalam Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in Kovalam. Enjoy the beach in Kovalam and proceed for some shopping as well in the shops selling beach accessories. Proceed back to the resort and relax in the resort in evening. Overnight stay at Resort

Room 4 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Heritage Premium

Day 7

Kovalam to Kochi

Morning, after the breakfast checkout from Kovalam and proceed to Cochin / Afternoon city tour , Shopping , spice market , Over night at Cochin

Room 5 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Executive room

Day 8

Kochi Sightseeing

Once you reach your destination-Kochi, check into the hotel and proceed for your tour to Fort Kochi. Located at a distance of 12 km from the main city in Kerala, Fort Kochi has an amazing history that still draws visitors from all over the world to its shores. On walking down the roads of Fort Kochi, you will get to see old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch as well as British. Enjoy Fort Kochi and overnight at the resort

Room 5 Star A/C Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Executive room

Day 9

Kochi to Kochi Airport

After brekafast checkout from the hotel and proceed to the airport. Shopping on the way. We will drop you back to the airport for the departure. Enjoy your journey back home feeling contended about a wonderful holiday you had in Gods Own Country- Kerala

Map of Distance Covered

The map covers a distance of 762 KMs; starting the trip from Cochin International Airport and going to Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Kochi and returning back to Cochin International Airport for departure.

Some Holidays are best enjoyed with a group of your own choosing. If you are planning to organise a group of more than 11 people for any holiday , we will be offering free travel to one person from your group. Contact us today so that our private group tours team can get in touch with you

Questions on Splendors of Kerala (8 Nights)

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You can enter your details online any time day or night, and one of our Trip Designers will call you back within 24 hours to help you with booking. Our Trip Designers will be able to assist you further in customising the holiday as per your requirements.

Can I customise this holiday with few hotels of my choice?

We specialise in Customised holiday packages in Kerala and we will be able to offer you any resort in Kerala as we have direct relationshops with most resorts. If you want to change the resorts in this package, one of our trip designers will work with you till you are happy with the package. Our Trip Designers will be also able to tell you the highlights of each resort and you can decide on whether you woud like to book the same resort

I want to book a taxi for this holiday. Do you offer only taxi services only ?

When you book a holiday with hotels and taxi together with us we will be able to offer you much lower rates than what you will get directly. As we use carefully handicked drivers who can offer the quality that we ideally want, we dont offer taxi only booking services.

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